Police investigate after flash bang goes off near Aberdeen voting location

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Aberdeen Police are investigating after a civilian flash bang was thrown near an early voting site at Aberdeen Lake Park along U.S. 1 on Wednesday afternoon.

Police said witnesses reported hearing a loud noise and seeing a small explosion around 2:15 p.m. Several people initially believed a transformer had blown.

Officers interviewed about 30 witnesses, and police said multiple accounts indicated the device was thrown from a moving vehicle traveling southbound on U.S. 1.

Moore County News spoke with Capt. Shannon Blackburn, who said the flash bang went off about 150 yards away from the voting location. No one was injured.

Police said they do not have a description of the vehicle involved, and no arrests have been announced.

The incident remains under investigation.

A $500 reward is being offered for verifiable information leading to a successful arrest. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Aberdeen Police Department.

Patrick Priest
Patrick Priest
A Moore County native who has spent more than 20 years telling stories across North Carolina and beyond. He’s worked with CNN, WRAL, and CBS 17, and now serves as a Video Journalist for ABC11. Patrick has a passion for breaking news and has earned multiple awards for his coverage. He’s also a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter and was among the first news videographers in the state to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.

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